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We are setting an ambitious target of having 2.2 million people at work by 2020
Speaking at the Pathways to Work 2016-2020 Launch I’d like to welcome you all to this launch of the Pathways to Work 2016-2020 strategy. I’d particularly like to thank Diageo for hosting this event. My Department has worked closely with Diageo on their ‘Learning for Life’ programme, which equips young people to build careers in…
Read more »The launch of Family Carers Ireland will provide a national voice for carers
Speaking at the launch of Family Carers Ireland I’m delighted to be here this morning to help launch Family Carers Ireland, which brings together two great organisations: the Carers Association and Caring for Carers Ireland. The creation of this new body represents a very positive milestone for Ireland’s carers. It will ensure that, in the…
Read more »Ireland has opportunity to build on recovery
Ireland has opportunity to build on recovery – burton Speaking at launch of the Programme for Government report This is a report that looks back on the fifth and final year of this Government’s term. But it’s also a report that helps us look forward – to the recovery now firmly under way and what…
Read more »Labour will continue to stand up for women
Speaking at Labour Women Nollaig na mBan Event It’s a real privilege to be here with you this evening and I want to wish you all a very happy Nollaig na mBan. Last week, as you know, President Higgins convened the Council of State to advise on the International Protection Bill. There’s a large oil…
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